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#1822 of 3,192 schools in MI

Blissfield Middle School

Middle School · Blissfield Community Schools · Blissfield, MI

A Blissfield Community Schools middle school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1305 BEAMER RD, Blissfield, MI 49228

  • Math 32% vs MI 32% (2022)
  • Reading 42% vs MI 45% (2022)
  • 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.2Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.2 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.4Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42.6% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg+3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+4.6 pts
Overall Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-11.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile36th
Resources & Environment8.3Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.8:1
District spending per student$13,048
Chronic Absenteeism18.7%

Students at Blissfield Middle School score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency32%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
32%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency42%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
45%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 37% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
83%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
86%
ELA
84%
2011
Math
39%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
41%
ELA
64%
2013
Math
48%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
38%
ELA
46%
2015
Math
45%
ELA
40%
2016
Math
40%
ELA
40%
2017
Math
43%
ELA
45%
2018
Math
36%
ELA
49%
2019
Math
36%
ELA
49%
2020*
Math
34%
ELA
43%
2021*
Math
34%
ELA
43%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

41.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Blissfield Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 11Car-Dependent
  • Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average431/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Blissfield), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$75,481

Median home value

$178,300

Median rent

$972/mo

College educated

18.9%

Homeownership

84.2%

Poverty rate

3.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49228; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Blissfield Community Schools

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$13,048NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Blissfield Middle School is listed in Blissfield Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Blissfield Middle School

Blissfield Middle School is a public middle school in Blissfield, MI, part of Blissfield Community Schools, serving approximately 252 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,822 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Blissfield Middle School

What grades does Blissfield Middle School serve?

Blissfield Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Blissfield Middle School?

Blissfield Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 252 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Blissfield Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Blissfield Middle School is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Blissfield Middle School rank in MI?

Blissfield Middle School ranks #1,822 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Blissfield Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Blissfield Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Blissfield Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Blissfield Middle School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Blissfield Middle School a charter school?

No, Blissfield Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Blissfield Middle School a Title I school?

No, Blissfield Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Blissfield Middle School?

41.7% of students at Blissfield Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
252
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Lenawee County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.7%
Area population (ZIP 49228)
5,523
Area average commute
28.7 min
Area median age
40.2
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 49228; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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